HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1989 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
The City Council of .the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session September 5, 1989, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the
Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
and Invocation by the Reverend Paul Thomas, Church of
Christ.
ROLL CALL. Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa
Vice Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Ory Amburgey
Council Member Sandra Genis
Council Member Edward Glasgow
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present:
City Manager Allan Roeder
Acting City Attorney Eleanor
Frey
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Don Lamm
Public Services Director
William Morris
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
August 21, 1989 Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting.of.August 21, 1989, were approved as
distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by.Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council -Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only..
PROCLAMATION Mayor Buffa read a proclamation.declaring September,
Arts Month '89 1989, as "Arts Month '89" and presented the document to
Carol Heywood, representing Arts on the Green.
PRESENTATIONS Michael Chitjian, Vice Chairman of the Cultural Arts
Cultural Arts Committee, announced those selected to receive the
Committee Committee's Educational Awards: Estancia High School,
Educational Costa Mesa High School, Kaiser Elementary School, and
Awards California Elementary School. There were 9 individual
recipients from Estancia High School, 11 from Costa
Mesa High School, 1 from California Elementary School,
and 2 from.Kaiser Elementary School. Mayor Buffa pre-
sented a plaque to the principals of the four schools
and to each of the individual award winners.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Buffa read a proclamation declaring September 10,
Grandparents Day 1989, as "Grandparents Day" and presented it to Terri
Blake, who initiated the campaign to set aside a day of
recognition for grandparents.
Donation from Mayor Buffa introduced representatives from the Orange
Orange County County Cruising Association, a classic car organization
Cruising which held its seventh annual convention at the Orange
Association County Fair Grounds. The Mayor explained that as part
of the ceremony on.Labor Day, September 4, 1989, a
portion of the proceeds raised during the event were
being donated to the Costa Mesa Police Department's
Widows and Orphans Fund. A representative of the
Cruising Association presented a check for $3,000.00 to
Costa Mesa Police Sergeant John Pherrin.
ORAL The following persons spoke in opposition to Council
COMMUNICATIONS 'Policy No. 100-4, withholding financial support to
illegal aliens, and requesting that Council rescind the
Council Policy policy:
No. 100-4
Financial Support Debbie O'Connor, Executive Director of FISH;
to Illegal Aliens
Juan Garcia, 525 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, repre-
senting The National Mexican Brotherhood;
Howard Minder, 432 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, Board
Member of FISH;
Shirley Cohen, Feedback Foundation, who also submitted
a petition containing 49 signatures; and
James Nelson, 990 Linden Place, Costa Mesa, Minister
of Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259
Victoria Street;
Joseph B. Miller, 26 -year resident of the Mesa Verde
area, urged Council to enforce its policy.
Sister Cities Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Summer Festival reported that he and his wife had a booth at the Sister
Cities Summer Festival which was held at Lions Park
August 26 and 27, 1989. He was disappointed that the
City did not clear the park of vagrants before the
festival started, and he related incidences of panhand-
ling and other unacceptable behavior.
Todd Kausen, 3047 Royce Lane, representing the Sister
'Cities organization, reported that he was at the festi-
val both days and he did not encounter any problems, nor
were there any problems reported to him.
Cable TV Rates Kevin Shannon, 2541 Greenbriar, Costa Mesa, spoke about
the cable television rates being charged by Copley/
Colony, stating that the rate increases are excessive.
City Budget Arthur Goddard, 2901 Palau Place, Costa Mesa, was
and Excess Funds concerned about the City's having to use some of its
reserve funds to balance the City Budget for 1989-90.
Mr. Goddard also spoke about the election at which the
voters again will decide whether or not the City should
retain revenues in excess of the Gann limitation.
Goat Hill Tavern Sheila Ward, 122 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, who spoke
Public Nuisance at the last Council meeting concerning the nuisances
emanating from the Goat Hill Tavern parking lot at 1830
Newport Boulevard, reported that there was a recent
stabbing at the site. She submitted a petition signed
by 115 business people and residents in the area
requesting Council's assistance in ridding the neighbor-
hood of the nuisance.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
Item 13, Helicopter maintenance agreement between the
City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange.
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
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WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Warrant Resolution 1440, including
MOTION Payroll 8917, and Warrant Resolution 1441 were approved
Warrants 1440 by the following roll call vote:
and 1441 Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, claims from the
following persons/agencies were rejected:
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
Bid Item No. 860
Cameras and
Accessories
MOTION
Awarded to Hooper
Camera Centers
Bid Item No. 861
One Microcomputer
System
MOTION/Awarded to
Computers Unlimited
Suzanne Bannan;
Earlene Freeman;
Pacific Bell;
Clark E. Schneekluth;
Lisa Ann Secrest;
Thomas N. Tallon; and
Stephen J. Toal.
Bids received for Bid Item No. 860, Cameras and Acces-
sories, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Hooper Camera
Centers, 21902 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, for
$7,682.92. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bids received for Bid Item No. 861, One Microcomputer
System, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Computers
Unlimited, 2210 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, for
$5,587.26. The motion carried by the following roll
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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COMMUNICATIONS
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Reading Folder
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims
Claims received by the City Clerk: Michael Frank
Baron; Steve.Hand; Wallace Landholm; Pacific Bell
No. JF946-0384; Julie R. Rice; and Milo E. Rodich.
Alcoholic
Alcoholic Beverage License for which parking has been
Beverage
approved by the Planning Division: Alfredo L. Chin,
License
doing business as Chiappe's, 1025 E1 Camino Drive.
Public
Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that an
Utilities
application has been received from All American
Commission
Shuttle for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to operate a passenger service between
points in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange counties.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Warrant Resolution 1440, including
MOTION Payroll 8917, and Warrant Resolution 1441 were approved
Warrants 1440 by the following roll call vote:
and 1441 Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, claims from the
following persons/agencies were rejected:
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
Bid Item No. 860
Cameras and
Accessories
MOTION
Awarded to Hooper
Camera Centers
Bid Item No. 861
One Microcomputer
System
MOTION/Awarded to
Computers Unlimited
Suzanne Bannan;
Earlene Freeman;
Pacific Bell;
Clark E. Schneekluth;
Lisa Ann Secrest;
Thomas N. Tallon; and
Stephen J. Toal.
Bids received for Bid Item No. 860, Cameras and Acces-
sories, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Hooper Camera
Centers, 21902 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, for
$7,682.92. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bids received for Bid Item No. 861, One Microcomputer
System, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Computers
Unlimited, 2210 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, for
$5,587.26. The motion carried by the following roll
60
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item No. 862 Bids received for Bid Item No. 862, One Replacement
Chipper/Dump Body Chipper/Dump Body, are on file in the Clerk's office.
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
MOTION Mayor Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Universal
Awarded to Truck Body, Incorporated, 1981 Belgrave_Avenue, Hunting -
Universal Truck ton Park, for $7,891.00. The motion carried by the
Body following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Design of Five Staff requested approval of.two items concerning the
North Costa Mesa design of five North Costa Mesa intersection improve -
Intersections ments:
Budget Adjustment No. 90-12 for $65,000.00, to be
Budget Adjustment taken from unappropriated development trip charge
No. 90-12 funds, to provide an additional appropriation for
right-of-way appraisals; and
Change Order "A" Change Order "A" for $17,000.00, to the contract with
Bein/Frost Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates, 14725 Alton
Parkway, Irvine.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Adjustment and Mayor Hornbuckle, the budget adjustment and change order
Change Order were approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Medical Services Staff requested authorization to obtain professional
from Bristol Park medical services from sole source vendor, Bristol Park
Medical Group Medical Group, 722 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, at an
annual cost of $9,900.00. On motion by Council Member
MOTION Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the pur-
Purchase Approved chase was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mesa Verde Drive The Director of Leisure Services recommended release
Loop Renovation of 50 percent of the retention funds to Damon Construc-
tion Company, 500 East Gardena Boulevard, Gardena, in
MOTION connection with the Mesa Verde Drive Loop Renovation
Authorized Release Project. The project has been completed except for the
of 50 Percent of maintenance period and small "clean up" items. On
Retention Funds motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, authorization was given to release
50 percent of the retention funds. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PA -89-34 'Staff recommended refunding a $10,000.00 deposit to
Refund to South South Coast Plaza, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, since
Coast Plaza improvements at 3300 Bristol Street have been completed
in connection with Planning Action PA -89-34. On motion
MOTION by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Refund Approved Hornbuckle, the refund was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "D" Staff requested approval of Change Order "D" for
Norris-Repke $7,259.00 to the contract with Norris-Repke, Incorpor-
ated, 2882 Walnut Avenue, Suite "A", Tustin, for design
Rehabilitation of and engineering services to rehabilitate Bristol Street
Bristol, Bear, and from Anton Boulevard to Baker Street; Bear Street from
Sunflower the I-405 Freeway to Baker Street; and Sunflower Avenue
from Bear Street to Bristol Street. On motion by Coun-
MOTION cil Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle,
Change Order the change order was approved by the following roll
Approved call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Costa Mesa/Irvine/ Staff recommended approval of two items concerning the
Newport Beach Costa Mesa/Irvine/Newport Beach Traffic Impact Mitiga-
Traffic Impact tion Plan:
Mitigation Plan
Agreement with Austin -Foust Associates, Incorporated,
Agreement with 1450 North Tustin Avenue, Suite No. 108, Santa Ana,
Austin -Foust to conduct a traffic analysis, prepare an improvement
program, and prepare a management plan, with Costa
Mesa's share of the cost being $25,000.00.
Budget Adjustment Budget Adjustment No. 90-17 for $25,000.00.
No. 90-17
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
MOTION Mayor Hornbuckle, the agreement and budget adjustment
Agreement and were approved by the following roll call vote:
Adjustment Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Sycamore Park On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Annexation to the Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-173, A RESOLUTION OF
City of Costa Mesa THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNEXING TERRITORY DESIGNATED SYCAMORE PARK ANNEXATION
MOTION TO THE CITY OF COSTA 14ESA WITHOUT HEARING OR ELECTION,
Resolution 89-173 located at 320 East 21st Street, was adopted by the
Adopted following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
.NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with the Item 13 on the Consent Calendar was presented: An
County of Orange agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and the County
of Orange.for shared cost of helicopter maintenance.
Mayor Buffa announced that the Acting City Attorney
received a request from the County to amend the agree-
ment.
The Acting City Attorney reported that she received a
communication from the County Counsel suggesting that
the contract include a provision assigning 50 percent of
the City's maintenance services contract with Martin
Aviation to the County of Orange.
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Mayor Buffa was concerned about entering into the heli-
copter maintenance business for other agencies.
During discussion, the Acting City Attorney explained
,that there is a temporary agreement in effect until
;September 12, and if the proposed agreement were not
approved prior to that date, the County of Orange
,would be without maintenance services.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle recommended referring this item
,to the next Study Session to obtain more information
from staff.
Council Member Amburgey suggested extending the exist-
ing contract, or approving the proposed contract in
concept, until this issue can be resolved.
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Extended Existing ;Mayor Buffa made a motion authorizing staff to extend
Agreement; Referred the existing agreement for 30 days, and referring the
New Agreement to new agreement to the September 11, 1989, Study Session.
September 11 Study :The motion was seconded by Council Member Amburgey,
Session 'and carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Buffa announced that Public Hearing.No. 4, Plan -
PA -89-52 Taken ning Action PA -89-52, would be taken out of order and
Out of Order heard immediately.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Council Review and set for the public hearing for Council review and an
Appeal from Wilson appeal from Michael J. Migan, Attorney at Law, 2700
Park Homeowners North Main Street, Suite 800, Santa Ana, representing
the Wilson Park Homeowners Association, concerning the
PA -89-52 Planning Commission's approval of Planning Action
Ward PA -89-52, Donald Ward, 2110 Newport Boulevard, Suite
No. 1, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to
,construct a 2 -story, 24 -bed boarding home facility for
recovering alcoholics and drug abusers, with variances
,from setback and open space requirements at 380 West
Wilson Street in an R3 zone. Environmental Determina-
tion: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Mailing
is on file in the Clerk's office.
Two communications -were received in favor of the
,project; two petitions containing a total of 24 signa-
tures opposed the request; and 27 letters opposed the
'establishment of "Harbor House" at the proposed site.
Application Dee Ward, representing Ward Investment Company, with -
Withdrawn drew his application.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 7:45 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
-At the request of the Mayor, the next three public hear-
ings were presented at the same time.because all three
are based on lot combinations encouraged by the General
Plan by offering an incentive of rezoning to a higher
'intensity if the appropriate General Plan designation
'exists on the site, and if minimum lot width and area
standards can be satisfied:
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-89-01 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Peti-
Satra/Gueguen tion R-89-01, Satra Development Corporation, 180
Newport Center Drive, Suite 180, Newport Beach,
authorized agent for Edwin P. Gueguen, 1940 Maple
Avenue, Costa Mesa, to rezone property at 1932 and
1940 Maple Avenue from R2 to R3. Environmental
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Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit
of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-89-02 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Peti-
Mariman/Avery/ tion R-89-02, Rudy A. Mariman, c/o Craig S. Hampton,
Mullen Trust 341 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, authorized Agent for
Shirley R. Avery, Trustee of the Mullen Trust, 2277
Elizabeth Drive, Ventura, to rezone property at 1951
and 1955 Wallace Avenue from R2 to R3. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit
of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-89-03 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Peti-
O'Brien tion R-89-03, Timothy J. O'Brien, 2151 Michelson Drive,
Suite 100, Irvine, authorized agent for O'Brien Family
Trust, c/o John S. O'Brien, 1920 Lanai Drive, Costa
Mesa, to rezone property at 2043, 2047, and 2053
Charle Street from R2 to R3. Environmental Deter-
mination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of
.Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized
staff's memorandum dated August 30, 1989, and the Staff
Reports, stating that all three rezones meet the intent
of the General Plan. He reported that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of all three rezones
stipulating that second reading of the ordinances shall
be delayed until proof of the recorded Lot Line Adjust-
ments have been provided. He mentioned that in no case
should second reading of the ordinance be held beyond
March 5, 1990.
R-89-01 Rol Gillum, 575 Wendy Lane, Costa Mesa, reported that he
lives across the street from the Maple Street property
(Rezone Petition R-89-01), and was opposed to rental
units being constructed at the site.
Wayne Ybarra, Satra Development Corporation, stated that
the rezone meets the intent of the General Plan, that
Satra develops quality rental housing, and suggested
that Council visit one of their projects at 685 West
18th Street.
There being no other speakers, the public hearing was
closed for Rezone Petition R-89-01.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Ordinance 89-25 by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt the Negative
Given First Declaration of Environmental Impact; to give first
Reading reading to Ordinance 89-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING AT 1932 AND 1940 MAPLE AVENUE FROM R2 to R3;
and to delay second reading until proof of the recorded
Lot Line Adjustment has been provided.
Council Member Genis opposed the rezone because she felt
it was inconsistent zoning.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle opposed rezoning any sites prior
to adoption of the new General Plan.
The motion to give Ordinance 89-25 first reading carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
R-89-02 There being no speakers on Rezone Petition R-89-02, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council
Ordinance 89-26 Member Amburgey, Ordinance 89-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading CHANGING THE ZONING AT 1951 AND 1955 WALLACE AVENUE FROM
R2 TO R3, was given first reading, stipulating that
second reading shall be delayed until proof of the
recorded Lot Line Adjustment has been provided. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
R-89-03 Tim O'Brien announced that he would submit the recorded
Lot Line Adjustment for Rezone Petition R-89-03 by the
end of the week.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing for Rezone Petition R-89-03.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Ordinance 89-27 Council Member Amburgey, Ordinance 89-27, AN ORDINANCE
Given First OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
Reading FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING AT 2043, 2047, AND 2053
CHARLE STREET FROM R2 TO R3, was given first reading,
stipulating that second reading shall be delayed until
proof of the recorded Lot Line Adjustment has been
provided. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
JUDGE RECOGNIZED The Mayor recognized the Honorable Frances Munoz from
the Harbor Municipal Court.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 21, 1989,
Council Policy Council Policy No. 800-4 regarding golf privileges for
No. 800-4 retired City employees.
Golf Privileges
for Retired City The City Manager summarized the proposed policy whose
Employees purpose it is to provide retired employees, and current
and former Council Members, complimentary green fees
and golf course passes. The pass would not be valid
on holidays; allows for one 18 -hole round per day; and
is not transferrable.
Council Member Amburgey pointed out that in order to
qualify for these privileges, a retired employee must
have a minimum of 20 years full-time City service. He
suggested allowing the pass to be used on holidays, and
if that creates a hardship, Council could amend the
policy to exclude holidays. He also recommended that
"holiday" be defined.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Amended Council by Mayor Buffa, to adopt Council Policy No. 800-4 with
Policy 800-4 the following amendments: delete Item 4-A - Not valid
Adopted on holidays; add a stipulation that should either prime
starting times or -holidays, or any other portion of the
policy adversely affect regular play, the policy shall
be reviewed for further direction.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle objected to the changes because of
the fact that this is a self-supporting enterprise and
she believed the amended policy would affect the revenues
derived by the golf course. The Vice Mayor preferred
having the passes restricted so that they could not be
used on holidays, weekends, and certain prime hours,
which are similar to the restrictions placed on senior
citizen passes.
The motion to adopt amended Council Policy No. 800-4
carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle voting no.
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented .his memorandum of August 31,
REPORT 1989, stating that staff needed clarification of Council
Policy No. 100-4, withholding City funds to organiza-
Council Policy tions who grant assistance to illegal aliens. He asked
No. 100-4 that Council determine which nonprofit groups or organi-
Financial Support zations receiving grant funds from the City are subject
to Illegal Aliens to the policy; and clarify Procedure No. 1 which exempts
providers of medical and dental care.
Council Member Amburgey commented that staff is capable
of formulating the method of applying the policy, and
his motion specified that only providers of medical and
dental care were exempt; and in the case of Share Our
Selves (SOS), it.would be discriminatory to allow their
food and shelter operation to.- be exempt also.
Mayor Buffa contended that he recalled saying that
organizations who provide medical and dental care shall
be exempt. He felt that Council -.should give specific
direction to staff on the,questions they have raised.
The Mayor also mentioned that'the City has not received
an opinion from HUD (Housing and Urban Development) as
to the policy's affect on the City's receiving HUD
funding.
MOTION Mayor Buffa made a motion to retain the policy as is,
Authorized requesting organizations to comply voluntarily until
Voluntary Council can more clearly define the policy and an
Compliance for opinion has been received from HUD.
Present Time
Council Member Genis preferred rescinding the policy
but was willing to accept voluntary compliance.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that she would vote for
voluntary compliance; however, her preference was to
rescind the policy.
Council Member Glasgow opposed the motion because he
felt it had the same effect as voiding the policy.
The motion by Mayor Buffa carried 3-2, Council Members
Amburgey and Glasgow voting no.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Genis referred to the Sycamore Park
COMMENTS Annexation at 320 East 21st Street which was approved
earlier in the meeting, and suggested that staff look
Annexations into the possibility of annexing other properties in
areas where the City's boundaries are quite irregular.
The Mayor requested staff to investigate the matter.
Cable TV Rates Vice Mayor Hornbuckle referenced statements made under
Oral Communications concerning cable television rates,
and asked staff to confirm that the City has no author-
ity to regulate these fees. The City Manager responded
that the federal government removed cities' rights to
regulate cable TV rates a few years ago.
,Council Member Genis believed that allowing other cable
companies to compete would be the best answer to keep-
ing rates down.
Action Plan for 'Vice Mayor Hornbuckle reported that she was on a task
California Cities force as a representative of the Orange County Division,
and Statewide League of California Cities, which met for 2-1/2 days to
Growth Management develop an action plan for cities for the 19901s. She
Plan ;stated that they developed and refined action statements
which will be presented at the League's annual confer-
ence in October, 1989; and worked on a statewide growth
management plan that all cities will be asked to
support. She mentioned that the above information will
.be published in Western Cities Magazine.
AEGOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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